Cyprus has amended its road traffic law to require drivers to move their vehicles after minor collisions, under legislation published in the Official Gazette on April 21, 2026.
The House of Representatives passed the amendment to reduce congestion caused by vehicles blocking roads after minor collisions.
When the obligation applies
The obligation applies where no person has suffered visible injuries, police presence is not required, the vehicles can be moved without towing or causing further damage to the vehicles or road surface, and it is reasonable to do so in the circumstances.
What drivers must do before moving
Before moving, drivers must:
- Notify their insurance company immediately
- Exchange details with the other driver, including full name, insurance policy number, driving licence number, vehicle details, and phone number
- Photograph the scene, including the vehicles in their post-collision positions, registration plates, damage, and the surrounding area
- Share those photographs with the person indicated by their insurance company
Penalties
Non-compliance is a criminal offence punishable by a fine of up to €1,000.
Anyone who induces or coerces a driver into not moving their vehicle, or attempts to do so, likewise commits an offence carrying a fine of up to €1,000.
Once moved, a vehicle must not be parked or abandoned illegally, dangerously, or in a way that obstructs traffic. Authorities may remove any vehicle left in breach of this requirement at the owner’s expense, and a court may impose up to one year in prison, a fine of up to €3,000, or both.
Police advice
Police advise drivers who have moved their vehicle after a minor collision with no visible injuries to consult their insurance representative before leaving the area.
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